Sessions
Below are the sessions that are available for this course.
Part-Time
Campus: Enniskillen (Tech & Skills)
Week Starting: 13 September 2021
Day: Subject to Timetable
Time: 09:00–22:00
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 42
Hours per Week: 13
Total Hours: 546
Fee: FREE
Places Available: 15
Course Coordinator: Stephen.Moss@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Omagh
Week Starting: 14 September 2021
Day: Subject to Timetable
Time: 09:00–22:00
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 42
Hours per Week: 13
Total Hours: 546
Fee: FREE
Places Available: 12
Course Coordinator: Aisling.McCallan@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Dungannon
Week Starting: 16 September 2021
Day: Subject to Timetable
Time: 09:00–22:00
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 42
Hours per Week: 13
Total Hours: 546
Fee: FREE
Places Available: 4
Course Coordinator: Richard.Dougan@swc.ac.uk
Description
This course is designed to prepare you for a career in Construction Engineering and Surveying - building, land and quantity surveying, through gaining cutting edge technical skills and knowledge necessary for the modern Construction Industry. It will provide you with specific practical and professional skills, analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communications. The course aims to leave you equally prepared to progress to complete your Honours Degree, to directly enter employment as a highly skilled employee, or to start your own business.
Additional Information
The course subjects form a broad basis for Construction Engineering. Subjects include CADD, BIM basics, measurement, law, project management and surveying. These modules will be enhanced by supplementary modules in mathematics, materials and comfort. A Group project will form an integral part of the assessment, where students will take a chosen project from inception through to completion.
Terms & Conditions
Students are required to:
Comply with College Policies and procedures, rules and regulations (available in your Student Diary/Higher Education Handbook, on-line: www.swc.ac.uk and on the College VLE).
Submit all coursework and assessments by specified dates, coursework submitted without consent after the deadline shall not normally be accepted.
The minimum overall pass mark of 40% is required to be achieved in all modules.
Course Content
This Foundation Degree offers a wide range of modules including law, CAD, Site Management and Surveying. These modules equip students for careers in site engineering, project management, site surveying and Architectural Design. This Foundation Degree gives students a broad insight into many job roles within the Construction industry.
Core Modules
During the course you will have the opportunity to study:
Construction Technology 1
Mathematics
2D CADD
Surveying Technology
Materials and Comfort
BIM Basics
Structures
Introduction to Construction Measurement
Work Based Learning
Law & Contract
Maintenance & Adaptation
Site Management
Construction Economics
Project Development
Construction Technology 2
Modules are subject to change under revalidation.
The programme also involves construction site visits, guest speakers, specialist workshops and field surveys using Drone and GPS/GIS technologies.
The course of study also includes a six month industrial placement giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills.
Optional Modules
All modules are mandatory
Assessment Method
Assessment will be carried out via a variety of assessment methods which will include
coursework assignments and end of module examinations as well as group activities and
professional presentations. You will also be assessed in the workplace.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course and depending on performance, students can apply for entry to Year 2 of the following Ulster University Honours degree programmes:
BSc Hons Construction Engineering & Management
BSc Hons Building Surveying
Career Opportunities:
Contracts Management
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveying
Land Surveying
Building Control Officer
Students who achieve the required entry criteria may also apply to the following South West College Top Up course (1 year full time, 2 year part time)
The Open University BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering and Management.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 48 UCAS points (120 in old UCAS points); GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above or University-approved equivalent. In the event of over subscription, entry criteria maybe enhanced. Refer to general entry requirements.